Lee Freedman in Singapore to stay

Sep 06, 2017

By Luke Sheehan | RACING.COM

Five-time Melbourne Cup-winning trainer Lee Freedman said he envisages a long-term stint in Singapore, ahead of his first runners in the jurisdiction on Friday.

The Australian Racing Hall of Fame trainer's name will be in the formguide this Friday at Kranji, having taken over the boxes - and horses - formerly utilised by New Zealander and nine-time Singapore champion trainer Laurie Laxon.

And Freedman, 61, said he envisages a long stay in Asia, after leaving the Melbourne-Sydney operation in the hands of brother Anthony.